TMJ Specialist in Canterbury | TMJ Clinic Melbourne

Discomfort with your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) can quickly escalate and spread to other parts of the head if left unchecked. For a fast, effective fix, come in to see the TMJ specialists at Dentistry in Canterbury.

Taking a holistic approach to oral health, we’re now able to treat persistent jaw pain, headaches, fatigue and other discomforts caused by TMJ dysfunction. If you have any concerns, our experts will make the right diagnosis and put a stop to your pains as quickly as possible.

Whatever the source of your TMJ discomfort, we’ll provide a personalised approach to restore your oral health. The process begins with a thorough examination of the chewing system, where our TMJ specialists will evaluate your jaw movements and take a CBCT or MRI scan if necessary. Whether the surrounding tissue has been damaged, the teeth have been eroded or there is some other cause, we’ll treat the TMJ and offer our ongoing support to strengthen your long-term oral health.

TMJ treatment alleviates pain associated with the jaw. The process begins with a discussion of symptoms and a scan of the jaw to determine the source of the pain. Following diagnosis, treatment is administered. This could be as simple as prescribing painkillers, or as complex as carrying out surgery.

Once diagnosed, TMJ disorder can usually be treated right away, though this ultimately depends on the severity of the condition. Minor cases can be fixed in a matter of weeks with appropriate care, while more severe cases that require mouth reconstruction or oral splints will take a few months to fix.

In some cases, tinnitus is directly linked to the muscles and ligaments of the TMJ. If your dentist finds that TMJ dysfunction is responsible for your tinnitus, they’ll usually be able to treat it via drug therapy, physical therapy, osteopathy and other common forms of TMJ treatment.